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Drug Addiction Facts

  • A lethal dose of cocaine by the IV route or by inhalation is about 750-800 mg.
  • A study conducted at Johns Hopkins University analyzed brain scans of people who had used Ecstasy, and this study found that the drug had damaged their brains. Those who used Ecstasy had more brain damage than less frequent users.
  • Studies indicate that children living with alcoholics score lower on tests in regards to family cohesion, intellectual-cultural orientation, active-recreational orientation, and independence.

Addiction-treatment-center.jpgOnce you have decided to make a change and get help for your addiction problem, the next step is to explaore your treatment facility options. Keep in mind that there is no one-size fits all facility. The most effective way to find an appropriate treatment program that meets your particular needs is to speak with an addiction treatment professional who can assess your specific situation and give you various treatment facility options based on your exact needs. We can help you with this. Simply call our Drug Treatment Help-Line at 1-877-683-7818 and you will be connected to an addiction treatment specialist who can help you find the correct treatment program for you.

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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are available to anybody that must be safely managed through detoxification services when seriously dependent to alcohol and drugs, or who wants a broader spectrum of care such as somebody who has a dual diagnosis so also requires mental health services during their rehab procedure. There are both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services accessible.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and drug use issues are what are identified in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must deal with both disorders whilst in rehab in order to find resolution simply because one often triggers the other. Fortunately, there are many drug rehab programs that can specifically hone in on the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse issues face to enable them to not simply become sober but mentally secure and also able to lead a much better quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have a problem with drug use could possibly have distinctive obstacles they have to conquer during rehabilitation, which treatment professionals within the program they elect to be a part of must be keen of to ensure a full recovery may be possible. So for seniors and older adults, it is wise to choose a program which is acquainted with helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and substance abuse issues that these clients face which may include a wider spectrum of services including medical treatment and so on.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired are often predisposed to alcoholism and substance abuse because of the challenges that their impairment impose on them. While discovery of the issue can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, you can find ASL as well as other assistance services intended for them when substance abuse rehab is necessary. Other than ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video resources so that deaf and hearing impaired individuals are receiving the help they require in drug and alcohol treatment.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a great deal of leverage because they can select whichever center they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people face. Likewise, treatment centers will often offer payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain treatment facilities accept Medicaid if the individual is unable to self pay or present any other kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid may possibly pay for outpatient and short-term treatment in a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehabilitation center that will get better results, such as a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug rehab centers which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment if the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help out with setting up the person's treatment strategy. Inpatient solutions are covered through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being exactly like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. When someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they might be eligible for state insurance, they should check with their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans generally cover some kind of drug and alcohol treatment service including outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab programs. Individuals might have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program that is inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations like how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a quality facility they prefer and consult with a rehab counselor to determine if their insurance covers it.

Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain substance abuse rehab solutions. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There may be some limitations as to the length of time a stay in inpatient drug treatment is allowed, and every one of these questions will be answered before you start rehabilitation so that it is clear how long and individual can stay in the rehab center of choice.

  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center
    Lakeview Regional Medical Center is located at:

    5025 Keystone Boulevard
    Covington, LA. 70433

    If you would like to contact Lakeview Regional Medical Center, you can reach them at 985-867-3930.

    Lakeview Regional Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)